Families of dead soldiers to sue Blair

[Chicokid]

LONDON (Reuters) - The families of ten soldiers who died in Iraq launched a bid on Tuesday to take Prime Minister Tony Blair to court for "lying" over the reasons he gave for taking the country to war.

Two days before the election, the families delivered a letter to Downing Street office demanding the Prime Minister order a full, independent public inquiry within 14 days or warning they would begin legal action.

"These families are seriously concerned that their loved ones died in circumstances where the war was illegal," said Phil Shiner, the lawyer representing the group Military Families Against the War which is taking the legal action.

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[Arch_Angel]

At first I thought you meant Bishop Blair in Jamaica. I was like "what??". But you meant Tony Blair so... :)

[lectro]

Can't sue Blair, it's not like the old days where you are forced into the army. It's a voluntary service. Thats just the way it is. :icon_cry:

[Greatis]

Is not only him fi get sue is Bush too.

[Bahama Mama]

Can't sue Blair, it's not like the old days where you are forced into the army. It's a voluntary service. Thats just the way it is. :icon_cry:

Very true, this is not like the days when there was a draft, and you had to by law serve military time. It is sad for the families of these dead soldiers, but these soldiers were willing participants in this war. Death and injury is a reality any Soldier should come to grips with when joining the military. As well who can really be held accountable, Bush, Blair, Bin Laden, the ones that pulled the triggers or threw the grenades. Where does the essence of the responsibility lie?